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Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start

2020 Solo St Bldg 1, Houston, TX 770204.5· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008
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About Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start

Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 14, 2008, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2008
License number
#877472- 4491
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 15 visits
  1. Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation does not have a current Fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026

  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 2, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the placed their hands over a child's hands and clapped them together while simultaneously telling them to stop a behavior.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  5. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to report an allegation of a situation that placed a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025

  7. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Caregiver used an opened hand to hit a child's hand.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “Several classrooms had improperly labeled sippy cups/bottles, labeled only with the first name. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the caregivers used permanent markers and added the last initial to each cup the child used.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start

Is Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 14, 2008.

When was Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 222-7284 to ask.

What is Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start's phone number?

(713) 222-7284.

Where is Gulf Coast Community Services Association/Early Head Start?

2020 Solo St Bldg 1, Houston, TX 77020. The nearest other daycare we list is East Orange Daycare Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).